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ICD-10-CM Code for Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified Z55.9

ICD-10 code Z55.9 for Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified
Academic problems NOS

Z55

Excludes1: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

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